The Nationalist Party has expressed its “full solidarity” with the two police officers who were shot today in St Julian’s as well as all members of the forces working to tame the situation.“The Partit Nazzjonalista thanks the members of the disciplined forces who work every day to maintain public order and safety, sometimes at risk to their own lives,” a press release written by Home Affairs Shadow Minister Conrad Borg Manchè reads. “We hope that this situation is resolved as quickly as possible.” View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)The incident occurred after a man set a construction site on fire while workers were operating a crane. Armed police officers quickly arrived on site where the shootout eventually broke out. Witnesses say the assailant’s gun was initially aimed at the workers.Lovin Malta is at the scene, follow for updates as we get them. •